Apple today unveiled the new Mac Pro, a quad Xeon, 64-bit desktop workstation featuring two new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of the Power Mac G5 Quad. With advanced performance, greater expansion, higher performance graphics options and unprecedented customization, the newly designed Mac Pro is the ideal system for the most demanding user. The introduction of the Mac Pro marks the completion of a rapid and seamless transition for Apple, with the entire Mac family now using Intel's latest processors.

For those of us hoping for the "headless" Mac, I think we still have hope.

January, Bandit Bill, January.

If a Mac were introduced today the MacPro wouldn't have taken the spotlight.

If Apple introduces a Mac, they'd be wise to fill all the MacPro orders first (similar to the MacBook Pro, MacBook release dates).

Yes and no. Because some Pros need the definite power that only a Mac Pro can and could deliver. I think they would water down a Mac so it wouldn't get into Mac Pro sales. Like limit the RAM to 4GB, only 750GB HD, Core 2 Duo's. Sure those are good specs, but nothing compared to the 2TB, 16GB, quad core Xeon processors and 4 GPUs._________________

I agree with Bandit Bill. The new Mac Pro is a great machine if you NEED that much power, but Apple continues to ignore the mid-level user who doesn't want a built in screen (or that damn iChat camera staring at me). It's been almost two years since I purchased my last Apple product . . . either they or I have changed . . . but there isn't anything at my local Apple store that I want. Now about that new television . . .

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Well, I agree, this configuration of the Mac Pro leaves a nice, big, gaping hole in the line that needs to be filled - in the $1000-1500 price range. I am really looking forward to Paris too - we need some new ACDs one of these days.

It's dated but it proves my point. In 2005 the average cost of a PC was $850.

If Apple wants Joe Average to switch. It's time to offer a headless "Mac" in the $1000 (or lower) range.

One point that I have not seen discussed is... if Apple decides to release a lower priced Mac... how close or far away from Vista's release date should this be done? If Apple waits too long many people will wait until Vista is released before making purchase decision.